Led Zeppelin "How The West Was Won" Blu-Ray Reissue

[rtbluray]

Backside time!
Note, it says this at the bottom:

This album was mixed from the original multitrack tapes under supervision and approval of Led Zeppelin, and mastered in 2017 especially for this Blu-Ray.

Maybe based on that note, it will sound a little different compared to the DVD-A/V disc from 2003.

 

[Simon A]

Backside time!
Note, it says this at the bottom:
Maybe based on that note, it will sound a little different compared to the DVD-A/V disc from 2003.

I think it'll be the same mix but it is hopeful that the mastering will be more palatable this time around. Perhaps similar to the recent remasters.

 

[rtbluray]

I think it'll be the same mix but it is hopeful that the mastering will be more palatable this time around. Perhaps similar to the recent remasters.

I think you're absolutely right.
Same mix, different mastering.

 

[Simon A]

I think you're absolutely right.
Same mix, different mastering.

I'll know soon enough. Amazon charged my card overnight so they should be shipping this bad boy any time now.

 

[zimmy]

I have now had an first listening to this disc and as expected it is really great!
I have the DVD-A but hadn´t listened to for some time so i am really glad to hear it is still as good as i remember it.
My first comparision between the two didn´t say so much.
They sound equally good i would say.
I remember the when comparing the Eagles Hotel california Bluray to the DVD-A i felt that the Bluray by some reason sounded a bit better.
I get a little of this feeling now also but it might as well be an placebo effect.

But to have tho whole "concert" on one disc is an benefit in itself and maybe when i do an bigger comparision i might find some significant difference.

But i really like the surround on this one, always have.
It is mostly centered to the front but also fills the room nicely.
It also have some nice surround effects like the end riffing in "What is and should never be" and Daced and confused is also an good example.
But what usually destroys an surround live disc for me is when the punch in the guitar is taken away in some attempt to move the sound out in the room.
This is not the case here, i don´t get better guitar sound by switching over to the stereo track.

I really hope we will get more live discs like this because this is really an fantastic disc.
With all the Bluray players around hopefully more people will realise this as they now can get the BD-A to an good price.

 

[DuncanS]

According to amazon reviews "Hello Marylou" has been edited out, so less for one's money!

 

[4-earredwonder]

According to amazon reviews "Hello Marylou" has been edited out, so less for one's money!

So, I suppose it's prudent to own both the MLP DVD~A AND the BD~A [which I do]!

 

[halbroome]

Received an email Rhino ad today that pointed to the blu ray on Amazon, available March 26. Since I have some freebie points that make it well below 20 bucks with shipping included, guess I'll pull the trigger. . . .

 

[Odys]

Isn’t the DVDA 24/48? The BD is 24/96, so there’s that.

 

[LedMan]

the Blu-ray in 5.1 sounds decent to my ears. The mix is almost perfect. Ive never owned the DVD-A disc so can’t compare. I’m happy with my purchase and hope there’s more 5.1 in the future.

 

[Jeffrey Michael]

Isn’t the DVDA 24/48? The BD is 24/96, so there’s that.

Don’t think you’d hear a difference between the two. With that said, weren’t these originally 24/48 tracks anyway?

 

[kap'n krunch]

Don’t think you’d hear a difference between the two. With that said, weren’t these originally 24/48 tracks anyway?

I mentioned that before...Jimminy is not a 96/24 fan, so my guess is that this is upsampled...here's hoping to me being wrong!!!

 

[4-earredwonder]

I received my copy from Amazon today but noticed that Deep Discount now has this BD~A title on sale for $17.99 and with their current 15% off sale with promo code IGOR*, the price is $15.29.

It's currently on backorder but a GREAT price:https://www.deepdiscount.com/how-the-west-was-won/603497861033

*sale ends 3/30/18 @ NOON

 

[musicmemorabiliashoppellc]

Just ordered it cost $18.32 US with shipping and taxes included........Bargain I say as Pete Townsend once wrote......The Best I Ever Had!!!! LOL

 

[LedMan]

Sorry I can’t write a proper review however the disc 5.1 sounds great to me and I’m hard to please.

 

[kap'n krunch]

yeaah, I'm sure it's the placebo effect or the DACs involved but the BDs always have a sweeter sound-as if THAT were possible!- than DVD-As

 

[4-earredwonder]

yeaah, I'm sure it's the placebo effect or the DACs involved but the BDs always have a sweeter sound-as if THAT were possible!- than DVD-As

Which is why they should OUTLAW DVD~V with lossy codecs and remaster all future 5.1/4.0 remasters on BD~A! Right, Kap?

 

[kap'n krunch]

Which is why they should OUTLAW DVD~V with lossy codecs and remaster all future 5.1/4.0 remasters on BD~A! Right, Kap?

DAAAAAMN RIGHT!!!!!!!

 

[EHughes]

I just ordered from Amazon.com $15.69 A great price couldn't resist.
https://www.amazon.com/How-West-Rem...pID=41rrdmA3ozL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

 

[JediJoker]

I just ordered from Amazon.com $15.69 A great price couldn't resist.
https://www.amazon.com/How-West-Rem...pID=41rrdmA3ozL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Just noticed it's listed as PAL. I would have assumed NTSC. I suppose it doesn't really matter, as the audio is the only content of import.